Through it all, I have never been prouder of the men and women who work in my bureaus and serve our city every day.

I'd like to share some of my favorite highlights from the year:

Unsung Hero

Dan Weidinger, the Water Bureau's "Lone Ranger" assigned to patrol the Bull Run Watershed. This year, I prioritized funding to add a second full-time ranger, which will help us protect our precious resource.

Most Inspiring Moment

Judging the We The People competition, and celebrating the hard work and passion of the next generation of civic leaders.

Unsung Hero II

World War I hero and "Harlem Hellfighter" Sgt. Henry Johnson. After nearly a century, Congress passed a bill to award Sgt. Johnson the Medal of Honor. The only thing left that's needed to right this wrong is the President's signature.

As always, it is an honor to serve you on the City Council—and to work with so many inspiring people across our community.